NSF has instituted significant changes to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, including a requirement for Special Information and Supplementary Documentation. NSF 11-1 January 2011 is effective for proposals submitted on or after January 18, 2011. Some of these changes are listed below in Item # 15. Proposals due before this date should follow the guidelines in NSF 10-1 http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf101